There are few places in the UK as inspirational as the Isles of Scilly. This cluster of five inhabited islands (and many more uninhabited) has a total population of just over 2,000, and is the most southerly location in Britain. Here, turquoise water and white-sand beaches combine with rare and unusual wildlife to create an environment that’s distinctly exotic. The islands are easily reached from Penzance so why not take a day trip or round off your holiday with a few days ‘overseas’?

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